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Weather & Climate in Tulagi, Solomon Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tulagi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 129 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1031°N, 160.1506°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
584 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 1991 | 68 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 31 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.5 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 15 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1991 | 62 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1 km E of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.4 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Jan 10, 2017 | 104 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 102 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands | M6.3 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.2 | 65 km | 30 km |
| Dec 8, 1999 | 31 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 38 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.1 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Mar 19, 2017 | 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M6.0 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1992 | 65 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.9 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Sep 24, 2015 | 103 km ESE of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 26 km SE of Auki, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 80 km | 35 km |
| Nov 2, 1995 | 10 km S of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 91 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 50 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 72 km | 32 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands | M5.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1997 | 78 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands | M5.7 | 149 km | 101 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Fergus | Category 1 | 75 mph | 217 km |
| 1993 | Nina | Category 1 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1986 | Namu | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.5 m (34 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.5 m | 12 | 103 km |
| 1926 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1950 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 18 | 115 km |
| 2022 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1991 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1926 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Savo | Stratovolcano | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 1847 | 36 km |
| Gallego | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in |
Tulagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 118.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.0") and June the driest (7.3").